Jalapeño Cilantro Pesto

Tara Coulter – HSA Staff Librarian

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Vivid green cilantro pesto with jalapeño heat, Cotija, roasted pumpkin seeds, garlic, and lime — enjoy fresh or freeze for later.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
SERVINGS: 1 cup (about, yield)
RECIPE CATEGORY: Simple Ideas
KEYWORDS: cilantro, garlic, pesto, sauce

Ingredients

  

  • 4 cups cilantro (whole leaves, packed)
  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • cup Cotija cheese
  • cup roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, deseeded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lime, juice of

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat pumpkin seeds with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Spread evenly in one layer on a baking sheet and roast about 5 minutes or until lightly browned, checking frequently and shaking the pan to redistribute and prevent burning. Remove and let cool.
  2. Place cilantro, olive oil, Cotija, roasted pumpkin seeds, jalapeño, garlic, and lime juice in a food processor and process until smooth. Enjoy fresh or freeze for later use.

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